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1983–2026
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May 20, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glamis Gold Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

THE EMPLOYEE DEVELOPED AN ALLERGY TO THE CYANIDE AND CAUSTIC SOLUTIONS USED FOR PROCESSING. A MINOR RASH WAS OBSERVED ON HIS FOREARMS AND HANDS.

June 4, 1988 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glamis Gold Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CLIMBING ONTO FORKLIFT A PARTICLE OF ROCK ENTERED EYE THROUGH GLASSES OPENING

May 3, 1988 NV · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glamis Gold Inc · Struck by falling object

LAYING UNDER TRUCK MAKING REPAIRS WITH LEGS OUT FROM UNDER MUCK BATTERY CHARGER WAS KNOCKED FROM FENDER A HIT LEFT LEG ON INSIDE JUST ABOVE ANKLE

April 14, 1988 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glamis Gold Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

CHEMICAL SOLUTION GOT ON HANDS AND ARMS WHILE CLEANING DRIPPER HOSES.

October 19, 1987 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glamis Gold Inc · Struck against stationary object

CUT RING FINGER3ON LEFT HAND WHILE OPENING WINDOW ON DOZER.

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